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Chelydra serpentina serpentina
(Snapping Turtle)
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Specimen ID237031
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusChelydra
Speciesserpentina
Speciesserpentina
Common NameSnapping Turtle
StateCA
CountySan Diego
LocalitySan Diego River
HUC8 NameSan Diego
HUC8 Number18070304
Day0
Month0
Year2006
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Publication Year
Primary Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Reference #1
Ref. Number15976
AuthorLemm, Jeffrey M.
date2006
titleField Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of the San Diego Region
publisherUniversity of California Press
pages328
CommentsReproduction was not thought to occur in this county, but at least one nest has been found. (No specific date was listed)
Record TypeLiterature
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater




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